Introducing moon.hands.core – A New Way to Automate & Perform in Ableton Live

We’re excited to announce the release of moon.hands.core, a brand-new Max for Live device that brings a whole new dimension of control, automation, and creativity to your Ableton Live sessions.

Designed by the brilliant minds at elian.studio, moon.hands.core combines the power of a Gantt-style timeline with the flexibility of Ableton Live — letting you schedule, trigger, and sequence complex events with ease. Whether you’re performing live, crafting intricate loops, or composing in the studio, moon.hands.core puts your ideas on rails, so you can focus on the music.

Why moon.hands.core?

Let’s face it: juggling clips, scenes, loops, and instruments during a live set (or even in the studio) can quickly get overwhelming. moon.hands.core is here to take that pressure off your shoulders — by letting you visually arrange and automate events across tracks and time.

You can launch clips, arm tracks, start/stop recording, and even trigger preset configurations — all on a timeline that syncs seamlessly with Ableton’s transport. And because it’s built in Max for Live, it integrates beautifully with your existing workflow.

Key Features

• Gantt-style timeline for visual event sequencing
• Automate clip launches, recordings, track arming & playback
• Elastic Scenes: trigger clip combinations without creating extra scenes
• Advanced preset system with JSON export for endless configurations
• Integrated transport controls for live performance confidence
• Zoom & scroll to handle projects both massive and minimal
• Compatible with Ableton Live 11+ and Max for Live

Perfect for…

• Live performers who want hands-free control over their set.
• Studio producers looking to structure arrangements without fuss.
• Looping artists seeking precision control over recordings and playback.
• Sound designers experimenting with creative event-based automation.

Get Started Today

Getting started with moon.hands.core couldn’t be easier. Just drop it onto a MIDI track, click the logo to open the interface, and start drawing in your events. Save your configurations as presets, export them for reuse, and take command of your timeline like never before.

Ready to streamline your creativity and bring structure to your chaos? Download moon.hands.core now and let your music flow.

Stay tuned for walkthrough videos, tips & tricks, and inspiring use-cases from the community — and as always, happy creating!

moon.hands.core is developed by elian.studio and compatible with Ableton Live 11+ Suite.